Weder Europäer noch Einheimische: Die spannungsreiche Situation afrikanischer Missionare im Niger-Delta 1891-1918
During the colonial era, native African missionaries found themselves in a difficult position. They were regarded as messengers of a new way of life by the indigenous population and they often identified with western culture. But they seldom were accepted by their European colleagues as "equals...
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| Language: | German |
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
1992
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Kirchliche Zeitgeschichte
Year: 1992, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 253-269 |
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| Summary: | During the colonial era, native African missionaries found themselves in a difficult position. They were regarded as messengers of a new way of life by the indigenous population and they often identified with western culture. But they seldom were accepted by their European colleagues as "equals". The history of the Niger Delta Pastorate Church provides an example of their difficult position. The Pastorate was founded in 1892 by African missionaries who reacted against the increasing European domination of the once African-led Anglican Niger Mission. They wanted to prove that Africans were able not only to evangelize, but also to organize and finance their own institutions. But although they rejected the actual policies of the Anglican Church Missionary Society, they continued to accept Anglican values. When in 1915 the prophetic movement of Garrick Sokari Braide gained ground in the southeastern parts of Nigeria, the leaders of the Delta Pastorate were the first to intervene. They collaborated with the colonial administration to repress this indigenous movement. Nevertheless, the African missionaries of the Niger Delta Pastorate played an important role in strengthening African self-confidence and in this way they contributed to African emancipation. |
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| ISSN: | 2196-808X |
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